Plaistow Fire Department
Throughout the year, the Fire Department and the Firemen’s Association conduct various activities in the community.
Upcoming Events
Some of the standard activities that we are involved with include:
Christmas Tree Collection/Disposal
Rabies Clinic
Memorial Day Parade
Old Home Day, Fire Truck Parade
Muscular Dystrophy ‘Fill the Boot’ Tag Day
Santa Claus Street Tour
Swimming Pool/Ice Rink Filling
Brush Burning
Burn Permits/Seasonal Permits
Smoke Detector Review/donation
The general details for each of these are as follows (list will be updated with more specific information as it is made available)
Christmas Tree Disposal – The Town curbside pickup will NOT take Christmas Trees. The Firemen’s Association will dispose of these trees for $1.00 (drop tree off behind the Safety Complex, 27 Elm Street). A member of the Association will pick-up the tree for $5.00.
Rabies Clinic – This is usually held in the early spring, usually the first or second Saturday in April. The shots are administered by Dr. Wallace and have typically been at a cost of $9.00 per animal, payable to the Plaistow Firemens’ Association. The cost may change from year to year. The clinic is held at the Safety Complex. Dr. Wallace will vaccinate dogs, cats, ferrets, etc. In addition, the Town Clerk is available to complete licenses for your dog.
Memorial Day Parade – The members of your Fire Department are proud to honor those that have served and continue to serve our country. To honor those servicemen and women, we will participate in the Town’s parade when scheduled.
Old Home Day, Fire Truck Parades – The Firemen’s Association will sponsor the annual Fire Truck Parade component of Old Home Day. We invite area towns to participate, judge fire apparatus and award trophies for various categories. In addition, the members volunteer to monitor the fireworks show following all of the events of the day.
Swimming Pool/Ice Rink Filling – The Firemen’s Association will fill backyard pools/ice rinks with pond water for approximately $75.00/tanker load (about 2500 gallons). Besides helping financially with the Association’s fund raising activities, it provides an opportunity for newer pump operators to improve their skills in drafting and flowing water.
If you are installing a new pool, let us know about a week in advance when you plan to set the liner so we can have a crew ready with the water. Please give us as much notice as possible before you need the water, so we can ensure we have volunteers to help with the delivery. To schedule a delivery, call 382-5012.
Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association ‘MDA Fill-the-Boot’ Tag Day. We started participation in this nationally recognized fundraiser in 2001. We raised just over $3,000 over a 2-day weekend. We have exceeded that amount each year we have participated in the campaign.
Brush Burning - If you have a large brush pile or field of standing grass that you would like burned back, the Firemen’s Association will detail a crew to ensure the material is burned in a safe and controlled manner. Cost for this is left to the owner of the property as it is a donation to the organization.
Burn Permits – All outside burning in Plaistow requires a burn permit, regardless of weather conditions. Generally, burning is allowed between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. (unless snow covered or actively raining, then burning is allowed outside of these hours, with a permit). To request a burn permit, contact the fire department business office (382-5012)
There is no charge for a permit, however, there are fines for unpermitted burning (up to $2000 plus the cost of extinguishment by the Fire Department). Permits are issued by the Forest Fire Deputy Wardens and fall under the laws of the NH Department of Resources of Economic Development/Div. of Forests and Lands (RSA 227-L:17). To obtain a permit:
1. You must have permission of the land owner,
2. No items greater than 5” in diameter can be burned
3. Conditions must be favorable (conditions determined by the local Forest Fire Warden).
4. No pressure treated wood, stumps, painted wood, hazardous materials, tires, shingles or other materials deemed inappropriate by the Deputy Warden inspecting the pile.
5.To request a permit, contact the Fire Department (non-emergency number) 382-5012.
Seasonal Cooking permits can be obtained by calling the above number and requesting a site review for permitting. Seasonal permits are issued for cooking fires, generally no greater than 18” in diameter and used for periodic cooking of food. The permit is issued for the year and requires compliance with all rules/regulations listed on the permit. The permittee can exercise the permit at will, as long as the weather conditions permit. Small cooking/camp fires may be lit at anytime, fires over 2’ in diameter can only be lit between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. All Seasonal Cooking permits expire on December 31 of the year issued. A seasonal permit can be revoked for violating the conditions of the permit. Manufactured ‘Chimineas’, ‘fire pits’ or ‘campfires’ require a permit. This allows us to know where someone is burning and prevents false alarms for smoke investigations. To request a seasonal permit, contact the fire department business office (382-5012).
Smoke Detector Check – If you have a smoke detector that you need to have checked for operation or placement, let us know. We also have a limited number of smoke detectors available for those who might not be able to provide one for them. Contact the Fire Department Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for more information at 382-5012.
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